Grants Available for Youth Organizations to Clean Up Communities

News Release

2015

Sep30

Grants Available for Youth Organizations to Clean Up Communities

PALM DESERT – Youth can raise up to $2,000 for their local organization by participating in a
community clean-up program sponsored by Supervisor John J. Benoit and the Riverside County Economic
Development Agency.

Now in its eighth year, the “Community Leaders Enhancing Area Neighborhoods (C.L.E.A.N.) Youth
Force” program is seeking applications from youth-based nonprofit organizations in the Fourth
District to sign up for cleanup events through spring 2016.

Organizations and clubs must be located within the Fourth District, commit the funds to meet the
needs of local youth in the community and submit proof of their 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.

Groups must commit a minimum of 20 students to participate in the community clean-up events.
Clean-up events take place between 7 a.m. and noon at sites within the communities of the Fourth
District. Equipment will be provided and trash will be collected by the local waste hauler.